[REVISION COMPLETED] Ylyana Cervantes is living the life that anyone wants to have . . . but why is she still jealous of the handsome politician, Nicholas Ybarra who does nothing but admire her from afar? *** Yana always gets what she wants except for her parents' attention because of a man named Nicholas Ybarra. Driven by hate and jealousy, Yana devises an evil plan to hurt the handsome gentleman. But upon execution, she realizes that he is more than a public servant and a businessman. He is a good man with integrity, virtues, and an adorable personality--the very same reason why she will fall into her trap. Will she be able to escape without hurting herself or Nicholas before it's too late? *** • Once part of the Paid Program for 2 years and 5 months (February 2020 to July 2022). • Wattpad HQ handpicked for the New Adult category 2020-present. *** Welcome to TPNY's 2024 version. *** A Taglish novel by riathebeloved. All rights reserved 2018. Cover designed by yours truly by using non-copyrighted photos from Unsplash. Apps used for the book cover: ToonMe, PhotoRoom, and Canva.

Empress Cervantes knows what she wants in life--she would excel in her studies and would not let any distractions get in her way, love life included. But things get complicated when she meets the cold and rebellious River Sanders, her half-sister's half-brother. *** Empress has always dreamed of becoming like her older sister who excels in what she does. To be able to reach this goal, she focuses on her studies and does not entertain any suitors at all. But after falling for River, her half-sister's half-brother, her perspectives in life have changed. He is cold and snobbish on the outside yet sweet and possessive towards her. Finally caught by the love bug, she is determined to make their relationship work no matter how complicated it may seem. As problems keep on getting their way, Empress is then left with nothing but a scarred trust and a broken heart. Now determined to clear things in the past and win her back, will Empress be willing to trust again and give River a second shot at love? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Regina Dionela